{"product_id":"krobo-painted-glass-short-tube-beads-golden-yellow-dots","title":"Golden Yellow Painted Krobo Glass Short Tube Beads | African Recycled Glass Beads Handmade in Ghana | Approx. 17 Beads","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright Color. Precise Rhythm. Handcrafted Character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Dot Rhythm™ Krobo Painted Glass Short Tube Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e bring vibrant color and disciplined pattern into a compact, highly versatile bead format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm golden-yellow base is individually decorated with rows of deep teal-blue and espresso-brown dots, creating a crisp linear rhythm that feels graphic, contemporary, and distinctly handmade. The short-tube silhouette allows the pattern to repeat beautifully across a full strand, giving designers more opportunities to build movement, continuity, and color into finished jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass, each bead reflects natural artisan variation in size, contour, dot placement, paint density, and surface texture. These differences are part of the bead's authentic handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9–9.5mm × 14–17mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beads are substantial enough to stand out while remaining compact enough for layered necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and mixed-media work. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide practical versatility for a range of professional stringing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor retail customers, this strand offers cheerful color and graphic detail. For professional buyers, it offers a dependable design format that can be merchandised across seasonal collections, bead-store assortments, jewelry capsules, and coordinated African material stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana. Curated for contemporary creativity by Aadampo African Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Specifications™\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo Painted Glass Short Tube Beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGhana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo Area, Eastern Ghana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9–9.5mm × 14–17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2–3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 17 beads per strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Teal Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEspresso Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Painted Linear Dot Motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Hand-Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWholesale Friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne (1) strand\u003c\/strong\u003e of Krobo Painted Glass Short Tube Beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 17 beads per strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9–9.5mm × 14–17mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2–3mm holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually decorated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural artisan variation expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Krobo Beadmaking Tradition\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo communities in Ghana's Eastern Region are strongly associated with a continuing glass beadmaking tradition. Artisans use specialized knowledge of glass preparation, molding, firing, finishing, and decoration to create beads in a wide range of shapes, colors, and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled glass remains an important material within contemporary Krobo production. Painted varieties introduce additional surface decoration, with designs applied by hand and therefore naturally variable from bead to bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition remains dynamic, combining inherited technical knowledge with continuing experimentation in form, pattern, and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Ethical Sourcing\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads extend the useful life of glass while supporting small-scale handcrafted production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo's sourcing priorities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhanaian artisan craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-scale production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect for maker knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of handmade variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate cultural documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsible retail and wholesale representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term appreciation of African craft materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature. Don’t Eat! Our Beads are not edible and should be kept out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48846971764926,"sku":"AAD-00000420","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_83ec5068-4543-431e-8c91-8213b3ceab49.jpg?v=1788494280","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/krobo-painted-glass-short-tube-beads-golden-yellow-dots","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}